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Customer Reviews for The Lion King (New York, NY)

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Review 1 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

Lion king best thing I've ever seen

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Favorite moment: Beginning Circle of lice

Beginning circle of life and animals parading @

Posted 07/23/2012

by Belleofbklyn

Location:Brooklyn

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A feast of the senses, work of creative genius the likes of which doesn't exist. I wept from the opening note just becAuse it evokes such deep primal feelings-even after the 3rd time seeing it

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Favorite moment: Beginning Circle of lice

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Review 2 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

Most Amazing Show I Have Ever Seen!

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Favorite moment: The Opening- The Circle of Life, a close second was 'He Lives in You' @

Posted 01/03/2012

by helivesinyou

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For some reason I had never had an interest in seeing the Lion King. However, this past December I bought tickets for my mom and I. From the grand opening sequence until the curtain call I was in amazement and awe. I've seen quite a few shows (mainly musicals) and this was by far the most amazing of them all. From the music that brought back great memories of my childhood, to the beautiful costumes and the well thought-out set I was impressed. The actors all had impressive voices- Rakifi, Zazu, Scar and adult Simba were exceptional.
I am so glad that I decided to see this show. It is truly one of a kind and tells a beautiful story. I also felt that it is great for all ages- I did not feel as though it was a child's play, though there were many young kids in the audience. The writers really tried to incorporate something for everyone. It has been a week since I saw the play and I have had The Lion King music stuck in my head ever since. While the tickets were pricy, I have no regrets about spending the money and definitely plan on seeing the show again.

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Favorite moment: The Opening- The Circle of Life, a close second was 'He Lives in You' @

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Review 3 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

Awesomeness!!!

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Favorite moment: The shaping of Mufasa' face with the puzzle pieces. @

Posted 08/24/2011

by Alex345

Location:New York

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I took my girlfriend to Broadyway for the first time, she had never been before and she absolutely loved it. The acting and choreography by all the performers was definitely first class. The one who caught our attention the most was the actor who played the role of Scar, it was like hearing and seeing Scar from the movie itself on stage. Great family and dating event anyone interested and with a chance to go see it should definitely go. Awesomness must be mentioned again!!

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Review 4 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

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Posted 05/17/2013

by Anonymous

Amazing event, I would recommend for all the family. If you visit NY, you have to go.

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Review 5 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

OMG, this is AMAZING!

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Favorite moment: Spirit of Mufasa appearing in the sky @

Posted 05/16/2013

by MaxLosk

Location:NYC

Amazing production and very talented cast! The best musical I've seen so far. I cried a little like 3 times during the show, very emotional and visually stunning.

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Review 6 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

4 / 5

Definitely worth it!

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Favorite moment: The scene under the stars with Mufasa and Young Simba, which has been changed slightly and is REALLY well done. @

Posted 05/16/2013

by ClaireytheBerry

Location:Bellefonte

I've wanted to see this show since it opened when I was 5, and I have seen a decent number of shows but never this one, until my friend who LOVES Lion King "begged" me to go with her (it didn't take much). Definitely not a disappointment! Great effects, fantastic music, overall great feel.
We also got the best seats in the house, I'd say (Row N, dead center). The perfect mix of being far enough away that we saw everything but close enough we got to really see the cast.

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Review 7 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

4 / 5

The Lion King was Awsome

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Favorite moment: My favorite part was the scene when Musafa was killed by Scar. It was full of non stop action. @

Posted 05/16/2013

by Banelsa

Location:Brooklyn, New York

Best play ever! My son and I thoroughly enjoyed it, considering the small limitations.

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Favorite moment: My favorite part was the scene when Musafa was killed by Scar. It was full of non stop action. @

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Review 8 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

GREAT!!!!!

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Posted 05/15/2013

by janneke

The 4th time in ten years, still great to see....best musical ever!!!!

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Review 9 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

The Lion King

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Favorite moment: The opening scene..won't give away the details. Be on time for the show you don't want to miss it! @

Posted 05/15/2013

by luvstoshop

Location:New York

The opening scene was so moving I cried. My husband stayed awake the entire show and said he liked it! Love to watch my daughter take in every moment of hopefully an experience she'll never forget. Worth every penny. Have your camera on when you leave the theater, there is an incredible photo shot when you go down the staircase.

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Review 10 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

The Lion King

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Favorite moment: The beginning will all the animals take the stage. @

Posted 05/15/2013

by MBWIN

Location:Florida

I will definitely see this play again. It was AMAZING and it is for all ages.

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Review 11 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

Amazing!!!

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Favorite moment: All of it, from beginning to the end!!! @

Posted 05/14/2013

by Trhill

Location:Sherwood, AR

I sat in the balcony which was perfect. The show was outstanding! It's a Must See!! Incredible costumes & performance!! Just WOW!!

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Review 12 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

The Lion King roared!

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Favorite moment: That would spoil the surprise of anyone going to see it! @

Posted 05/14/2013

by Londongirl2

Location:London, England

I had been told this was an amazing show and it did not let me down. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Would highly recommend.

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Review 13 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

What a fabulous show!

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Favorite moment: Rafiki "reminding" Simba of his position as King. @

Posted 05/14/2013

by mcooper24

Location:Harrison, NY

I'd wanted to see this show for years and I'm so glad I finally did. The production is genius! The music is wonderful and I love the characters. You don't have to be a kid to LOVE this show. The Minskoff Theatre is lovely and the seats are comfortable. I'd see it again and again.

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Review 14 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

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Favorite moment: The entrance @

Posted 05/14/2013

by Ofgrande

Great for adults and kids. It is very professional with great choreography and amazing costumes.

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Review 15 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

Excellent!!

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Posted 05/13/2013

by Anonymous

Location:Peru

Excellent performance, excellent costumes, every thing was great. My whole family had an excellent evening, incluiding my 4 year old son.

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Review 16 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

4 / 5

Great show for all ages. Very entertaining!

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Favorite moment: Opening scene - Circle of Life @

Posted 05/13/2013

by TGNYC

Location:New York

The staging of this show is the most amazing aspect with the scenes where all the animals are together on stage having real impact. The show closely follows the movie for the story.

This is not the typical soaring broadway singing but the songs are nice with a few memorable ones - circle of life, can you feel the love

The dancing and portrayals of the animals are really great but a couple of scenes are a bit long.

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Review 17 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

Lion king was the sure king of the jungle!

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Favorite moment: As the lights went down for the first the singing right next to us! @

Posted 05/13/2013

by Cidriveu

Enjoyed the music and rhythm ....
Nice touches to have some characters in audience...... Would see it again

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Review 18 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

Wonderful

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Favorite moment: Opening and closing @

Posted 05/13/2013

by MohanR

Location:Pittsburgh, PA

Very well done play, no wonder this show goes on and on for so many years.
I would recommend to people of all ages. Even my mother-in-law (70) enjoyed every minute of.
Great sets, quick change of sets, authentic colors of mornings/evenings and great music.

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Review 19 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

5 / 5

Amazing play

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Favorite moment: The Old Monkey talking to the new King @

Posted 05/13/2013

by SisterWanda

Location:Washington, DC area

This was the most awesome animation I have ever experienced. The singing was great and the artists appeared to love what they do. I was captive the whole day and couldn't stop telling everyone I saw how wonderful the play was. The seating is comfortable and the stage was so real.

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Review 20 for The Lion King (New York, NY)

4 / 5

exceptional

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Favorite moment: Simba @

Posted 05/13/2013

by Anonymous

Location:flanders NJ

The play was wonderful and amusing. I loved the acting, the presentation was excellent. Zazou was very funny. The kids did an excellent job and the songs were magnificent.

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